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FWCFair Work Commission · 31 December 2025

Mr Gijin Baek v WS Labour Hire Pty Ltd

Citation: [2026] FWC 367

What happened

Mr Gijin Baek brought an application for an unfair dismissal remedy against WS Labour Hire Pty Ltd. The Fair Work Commission considered whether the application had reasonable prospects of success. The decision notes the case number U2025/16605.

What was decided

Deputy President Easton dismissed Mr Baek’s application. The Commission found the application did not have reasonable prospects of success. The decision states the dismissal occurred under s.587(1)(c) at the Commission’s initiative.

What it means for employers

Employers should ensure they follow proper procedures when dismissing employees and be prepared to justify those decisions if challenged.

What it means for employees

Employees should be aware that applications for unfair dismissal remedies are not automatically successful and must demonstrate reasonable prospects of success.

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Every statement above is drawn from the published decision. Read the original here:

https://www.fwc.gov.au/document-view/decisions/mr-gijin-baek-v-ws-labour-hire-pty-ltd-2026-fwc-367

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This summary was drafted by AI from the published decision and reviewed before publishing. It is general information, not legal advice. For your specific situation, speak to the Fair Work Ombudsman (13 13 94) or a qualified lawyer. About these summaries & corrections →

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